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Larry Rubama is a columnist for The Virginian-Pilot. He joined The Pilot in 1999 after writing for The (Ind.) Journal-Gazette. A former track athlete at Ohio University, he became a sports reporter so he could tell other athletes’ stories.
Maury outfielder Brian Jones was named the Eastern District Player of the Year. Norview coach Mariah Stewart was named the Eastern District Coach of the Year.
The former ODU star quarterback is back to participate in his two-day Taylor Heinicke Youth Football Camp. “Every time I have a chance to come back here and give back, I’m always willing to take the time to do that,” he said.
The Falcons (19-3) meet First Colonial in the Class 5 Region A championship game Tuesday at Indian River High at 5 p.m. The Patriots held off Kempsville 2-1.
Hickory began the season 3-7. But now the Hawks - who have won 11 in a row - are headed to the Class 5 Region A semifinals after beating host Bayside in the quarterfinals.
For 25 years, the 200+ Men Foundation has recognized the excellence of young Black men in Hampton Roads who graduate with a 3.0 grade-point average or better. On Saturday, they honored nearly 1,000 graduating seniors from private and public schools.
Cape Henry’s Tanner Schaedel and Walsingham Academy’s Luke Harlow were named the VISAA Division I and Division III state Players of the Year, respectively. Cape Henry's Chris Dotolo was named the Division I Coach of the Year. Walsingham's Ian Heisel was named the Division III Coach of the Year.
Cape Henry, which won its second consecutive VISAA Division I state title, finished No. 2. Other teams rolling as the postseason begins are Maury, Hickory, Kempsville and Bayside.